Parrots are already known for their mimicry of transitive actions, such as grabbing an object. Because they are highly social creatures with brains that are large relative to the size of their bodies, ...

Language has long been considered a uniquely human trait, with features that mark it out as distinct from the communication ...

The new study challenges the so far considered unique hallmark of the human way of communication. Humpback whale song follows ...

Imagine one morning, you are deciding whether to drive to work or catch the train. Eventually, you decide to drive. On your way to the office, a squirrel crosses the road leaving you no time to react, ...

Research has revealed a previously undetected ‘language-like structure’ in whale song that was thought to be unique to human ...

The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new ...

For all the world’s linguistic diversity, human languages still obey some universal patterns. These run even deeper than ...

The greatest vampires that pop culture has ever known—or, at least, the most iconic ones to ever reside on Staten Island—have ...

The FDA will allow two biotechnology companies to run clinical trials: United Therapeutics and eGenesis. United Therapeutics ...

India is home to some of the world’s most diverse wildlife, with well-known sanctuaries like Jim Corbett, Ranthambore, and ...

The new field of conservation psychology offers valuable lessons for protecting the world’s wildlife — as well as ourselves.